Policy
Blockworks covers a diverse range of cryptocurrency regulatory topics including SEC complaints, banking regulation, anti-money laundering and bipartisan legislation.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was named acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday
Bitwise’s Katherine Dowling notes the SEC appears to be waiting for “directive from up high” on how to handle litigations, for example
Tariffs issued on three of the US’s biggest trading partners sent global markets into a tailspin
RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel were three of the more controversial nominees questioned on Capitol Hill yesterday
Adrienne Gurley outlines what she believes will be key near-term priorities for the securities regulator
Looking at data points that hint at a labor market that continues to remain in balance
The 12 points are nothing new, but they may be helpful to lawmakers and regulators needing a refresher on priorities
Trump revoked his 25% tariff threat after Colombia agreed to terms related to accepting newly deported immigrants
Leader of incoming crypto task force SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce revealed SAB 121 will be no more
Senator Cynthia Lummis, who is pushing for a national strategic bitcoin reserve, will lead the new subcommittee
A Nova Labs exec referred to the last-day lawsuit “as irresponsible as it is wrong-headed”
Corresponding resolutions were introduced to “roll back the disastrous” rule requiring custodial brokers to report transactions
Donald Trump has slightly backed off from the ambitious tariff goals he touted on the campaign trail
Some have called it “a relief” that the task force will be led by the crypto-friendly Hester Peirce
During his first 12 hours in office, Donald Trump issued a flurry of expected and symbolic presidential actions
With his inauguration days away, let’s review some of his vows regarding tariffs and SEC guidance
Ripple’s CLO noted the SEC’s brief is nothing but “a rehash of already failed arguments”
“It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve,” Texas senator Charles Schwertner wrote
Haynes Boone’s Arie Heijkoop suggests the decision may help force regulatory clarity around crypto
On tap for hearings today are Trump’s picks for attorney general and CIA director, among others
Ideally, a gradual implementation would allow for negotiations and prevent rapidly rising prices
Despite the court not forcing SEC rulemaking at this time, Coinbase execs count the latest opinion as another victory
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